Medical Education Unit

Medical Education Unit (MEU)

The Medical Education Unit (MEU) of GIMSR is dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical teaching and learning. It provides training and support to faculty members through training sessions such as the Basic Course in Medical Education Technologies (BCME) and other in-house faculty development programs. The MEU plays a vital role in building the teaching and assessment competencies of faculty and also promotes research in the field of medical education.

Curriculum Committee (CC)

The Curriculum Committee is responsible for the effective implementation and monitoring of the MBBS curriculum. It organizes programs like the Curriculum Implementation Support Program (CISP) and oversees academic scheduling, including the development of time tables. Phase-wise curriculum sub- committees function along with the Curriculum Committee to plan and coordinate the academic activities for each phase of the MBBS program.

Medical Education Unit

S.NO.	NAME	DESIGNATION	COMMITTEE
1	Dr. S.P.Rao	Dean	Chairman
2	Dr. V. Bodhi Srividya	Professor of Community Medicine	MEU Coordinator
3	Dr. Sumera Salomi	Professor of Physiology	Member
4	Dr. T. Tulasi Madhuri	Professor of Pharmacology	Member
5	Dr. V.V.N.Goutham	Professor of General Medicine	Member
6	Dr. S.F.Stephen	Associate Professor of Anatomy	Member
7	Dr. V. S. Uday Srikar	Associate Professor of ENT	Member
8	Dr. P. Suchitra	Associate Professor of Paediatrics	Member
9	D. Nikhila	Assistant Professor of Respiratory Medicine	Member
10	Dr. V. Niveditha	Associate Professor of Psychiatry	Member
11	Dr. Vivarna G.	Assistant Professor of OBG	Member

Curriculum Committee

S.NO.	NAME	DESIGNATION	COMMITTEE
1	Dr. S.P.Rao	Dean	Chairman
2	Dr. V. Bodhi Srividya	Professor of Community Medicine	MEU Coordinator
3	Dr. Swaroop Chand Bhansali	Professor of Physiology	Member
4	Dr. Ch. Prasanthi	Associate Professor of Pathology	Member
5	Dr. K. Geshmanjali	Associate Professor Paediatrics	Member
6	Dr. P. Krishna Kusuma	Assistant Professor of General Medicine	Member
7	Dr. P. Radhika	Associate Professor of General Surgery	Member
8	Dr. A. V. Saraswathi	Assistant Professor of ENT	Member
9	Ms. K. Apurva	Student representative 2022 batch	Member

Simulation Based Medical Education (SBME) Unit

The SBME Unit enhances clinical training through immersive simulations using high-fidelity manikins, task trainers and standardized patients. It provides a safe environment to practice essential skills, bridging theory with real-life scenarios and promoting critical thinking, teamwork, and patient safety.

SBME Unit Committee

The unit is guided by expert faculty and clinicians trained in SBME, overseeing program design, curriculum development, research, and integration of simulation technologies. The committee ensures quality, safety, and educational effectiveness, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Name	Designation	Committee
Dr.Divya. Banna	Assistant Professor, Emergency medicine	Coordinator
Dr. G. Swarna Latha	Junior Resident, Emergency Medicine	Co-coordinator
Dr.G. Indira	Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology	Member
Dr.P.Suchitra	Associate Professor, Paediatrics	Member
Dr.N.L.Shashank	Assistant Professor, Anaesthesia	Member
Dr.P.Radhika	Associate Professor, General Surgery	Member
Dr.K.Geshamanjali	Associate Professor, Paediatrics	Member
Dr.Lalitha Wadhawa	HOD & Professor,Paediatrics	Member
Dr.J.Laxman	HOD & Professor, General Surgery	Member
Dr.P.V.S.Lavanya	Professor, Anaesthesia	Member
Ms. A. Divyavani	Executive	Lab assistant

National and International Accreditations

Indian Resuscitation Council Federation (IRCF) Center:

   •   Accredited IRCF training hub.
   •   Conducts ≥10 programs annually.
   •   Offers COLS, BCLS, and CCLS courses with hands-on simulations.
   •   Integrates international best practices with national protocols to improve survival outcomes.

American Heart Association (AHA) Training Site:

   •   Authorized AHA International Training Site.
   •   Conducts ≥15 accredited programs annually.
   •   Offers BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver®️ courses using evidence-based guidelines and simulation.
   •   Prepares healthcare providers and community members for effective emergency response.

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Center

   •   Accredited as the 37th ATLS Center in India.
   •   Conducts ≥3 programs annually.
   •   Trains doctors in systematic trauma care during the golden hour, covering airway, shock, chest/abdominal trauma, and rapid decision-making.
   •   Led by international certified instructors with interactive lectures, skill stations, and simulations.

GIMSR’s CPR Programme – “To Save a Life, is to be a Hero”

   •   Flagship initiative to train students, staff, healthcare workers, and community members.
   •   Focus on high-quality compressions, airway management, AED use.
   •   Conducts ≥50 CPR programs annually, training 1000+ people in the past year.
   •   Extends CPR education to schools, colleges, workplaces, and public gatherings, building a community of lifesavers.

Simulation-Based Procedure Trainers

Adult Trainers
   •   Basic: CPR, airway, IV/IM, cannulation, catheterization.
   •   Advanced: Intubation, mechanical ventilation, central/arterial lines, chest tubes, trauma resuscitation, ACLS.
   •   Surgical: Suturing, wound care, laparoscopic and minor surgical skills.

Pediatric Trainers
• Resuscitation & Emergencies: Neonatal CPR, airway, vascular access, trauma, shock.
• Clinical: IV/IO access, catheterization, pediatric procedures.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Trainers
   •   Deliveries: Vaginal, cesarean, complicated cases.
   •   Obstetric Emergencies: PPH, shoulder dystocia, breech.
   •   Gynecological: Pelvic exams, IUD insertion, surgical skills.

By integrating adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN trainers, the SBME Unit provides a progressive, hands-on learning experience. Our students develop technical expertise, clinical judgment, teamwork, and crisis management skills, ensuring high-quality patient care across all specialties.